Paused Deficit Bulgarian Split Squat
Quadriceps · Abdominals · Adductors · Calves · Hamstrings · Dumbbell
How to do it
- Stand in front of a bench with the front foot on a low plate or step, and hold one dumbbell in one hand.
- Place the top of the rear foot on the bench behind you.
- Lower the back knee toward the floor until the front thigh is at least parallel to the floor.
- Pause for 1 to 2 seconds at the bottom without losing tension.
- Drive through the whole front foot to stand up.
- Complete all reps, then switch legs.
- Primary muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Abdominals · Adductors · Calves · Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Sides
- One side at a time